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City Reimagines BQE With Markets, Bike Lanes, Shorter Crossings

City Reimagines BQE With Markets, Bike Lanes, Shorter Crossings

The city Department of Transportation said it wants to use federal funds to redesign portions of the expressway in Brooklyn.
Lower Speed Limits Start in Brooklyn

Lower Speed Limits Start in Brooklyn

The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) began lowering speed limits across the city, starting with Prospect Park West , following the enactment of Sammy's Law.
Adams Remains Resolute Despite City Hall Turmoil

Adams Remains Resolute Despite City Hall Turmoil

The mayor addressed the resignation of First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, the arrest of an aide and a bike lane project in Greenpoint during his weekly press conference.
Ex-Adams Aide Arrested For Witness Tampering, Destroying Evidence

Ex-Adams Aide Arrested For Witness Tampering, Destroying Evidence

Mohamed Bahi, the mayor's liaison to the Muslim community, is involved with arranging straw donations for Mayor Eric Adams.
Torres-Springer Named First Deputy Mayor as Sheena Wright Resigns

Torres-Springer Named First Deputy Mayor as Sheena Wright Resigns

Torres-Springer, who has been the Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development and Workforce, assumes her new role today.
Mentally Ill Detained on Rikers Often Locked up in Cells For Weeks, Report Says

Mentally Ill Detained on Rikers Often Locked up in Cells For Weeks, Report Says

A social worker who recently left a job at Rikers Island said correction officers often lock up mentally ill men in their cells for weeks and months, violating the law, the Daily News reported.
Resignations From City Hall Continue

Resignations From City Hall Continue

Mayor Eric Adams said he accepted the resignation of Phil Banks, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety, during an interview on Spectrum News New York 1. Media reports also indicate that First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright will resign soon.
Brooklyn Man's Murder Conviction Overturned

Brooklyn Man's Murder Conviction Overturned

Keith Roberts, 67, served eight years in prison for a 1986 murder.
Feds Boost Services to Combat Domestic Gun Violence in Brooklyn

Feds Boost Services to Combat Domestic Gun Violence in Brooklyn

The effort will try to prohibit domestic violence offenders from possessing firearms.
Bichotte Hermelyn Re-Elected as Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair

Bichotte Hermelyn Re-Elected as Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair

There are 12 new district leaders in Kings County.